Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
The term "meditation" can refer to:
1. A broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation
2. Build internal energy or life force
3. Develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness
4. A form of prayer in some religious traditions